Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Galil - G code Frontend

Hi lazercadman,
If you know Galil , G-code and VB, you could write a class in VB to
interpret one to the other.
Done it many times. You put a reader and a writer in the class.
Open the G code file, Read a line(block), interpret and assemble a new
string, write line to file( in Galil code).
You could run straight from the interpreted code if you are adventurous(
would be slow dependng on overhead).
Better to write to file, easier to debug as you build the interpreter.
You don't need all G or M codes in it( or all the Galil code), only the
ones you use.
You can always add new codes as you need them.
Do it once, use it often.
Email me direct if you would like a sample. I'm not sure this is what
this list does.
I'm new here.
Good luck.
Best regards,
Fred



lazercadman wrote:

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>I have a Galil controller and am wondering if there are any new leads
>for a G Code front end besides Camsoft, which is way out of my price
>range. I use Galil controllers for the custom machines I build at
>work. I also use Visual Basic for the control of the Galils. On these
>machines I don't need G Code as they are specialized. I can write
>Galil code well and this is mostly how my machines work. The VB just
>runs threads on the Galil. At home with my mill and controller, I
>would like to use G Code programming instead of the lengthy process
>of Galil programming. I run servos, and would switch to Mach 2, but I
>would need to replace my amplifiers and motors. Not a very economical
>option since I already have a working system. I also don't want to
>spend $100/axis for Rutex's step and direction to analog converters.
>I like the Galil because it gives me all the I/O I ever need and the
>option to do complex motions at speeds that are better than step
>systems. Again, I already have all the motors and amps wired and
>working well. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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